Posts Written by Lambert Varias

Freelance 3D artist XieBoLi spent a year and a half creating this 3D animated montage of some of the climactic and intense scenes from Attack on Titan. They made everything from scratch, from the character models to the environment. It may be achingly short, but they did a great job at transferring the anime and manga into 3D.

Get a closer look at Hugh Jackman in Wolverine’s classic blue and yellow costume with Hot Toys’ new 1/6th scale action figure, based on the character’s appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine. The standard version comes with three swappable lower faces and three pairs of hands, while the Deluxe version adds extra suit pieces and an incredibly lifelike unmasked head.

Few things in this world genuinely deserve a Buzzfeed-style headline. But artist Jacques Monneraud’s latest collection is actually mind-boggling. They look like modest corrugated cardboard pitchers and vases, with the grooves either exposed or protruding slightly under the surface. But these are all entirely ceramic. No wonder they’re sold out.

After the explosive end of Arcane‘s first season, everything has taken a turn for the worse. The authorities of Piltover plan to raid Zaun and finish off Silco’s crew once and for all. Vi seems to have accepted the fact that the sister she knew is gone and wants to end the madness with her own hands. The second and final season premieres 11.2024.

Part of the debut collection of techwear brand Stasis Supply. The CU-1 Utility Bag stands out with its black fleece exterior and bright orange cord. The main compartment opens and closes up like a knapsack, but the bag also has a small zippered outer pocket made of nylon ripstop. A pair of elastic cords serve as the strap.

The latest geeky creation from 3D designer Colby, aka ForgeCore, is a chess board that you can quickly tidy up simply by leaving the pieces on the board and rolling them up into log form. Colby designed the pieces using scans of actual mushrooms. If you sign up for a paid membership, you can download the 3D files for this set and his other creations.

Paolo from Tokyo followed Mai as she went about her job as a game center employee in Tokyo. Mai works at a branch of Taito Game Station, one of the largest arcade chains in Japan. It’s a fascinating look not just behind the scenes, but at how much the staff help customers win and get prizes. And yes, Frieren deserves all that fame and more.

(PG-13) A young scholar valiantly – and foolishly – tries to search for a way to seal the demon Mephisto on her own. That’s all you need to know to enjoy this twisted trailer for Vessel of Hatred. If you’re interested in the expansion, it will add an all-new character class, a new region, the return of the mercenary NPC companions, and a co-op dungeon. Drops 10.8.24.

Real Engineering traces the interesting origin of the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first functional stealth aircraft. Ironically, its iconic diamond shape and faceted design came from a Soviet mathematician’s paper. But the engineers at Lockheed also did their part, coming up with more unorthodox solutions for the unusual plane’s radar-defying needs.

Original developer Cyan has remade the cult classic first-person puzzle and exploration game that awed and frustrated many kids in the ’90s. This new Riven upgrades the static imagery of the original with a fully 3D world. It also adds new characters and expands the story. The game will also be compatible with VR headsets. Drops 6.25.24.

Kurzgesagt simplifies the arguments for and against humans having free will. On one hand, some argue that we don’t have free will because, according to physics, everything is either deterministic or random. On the other hand, others say that such a perspective misses the point: that we are greater than the sum of our parts, whether those be deterministic or random.

The Onexplayer X1 Mini is a versatile and powerful handheld gaming PC. It comes with detachable controllers and a keyboard and can even be connected to an external GPU. It also has an 8.8″ 2560×1600 144Hz LCD screen, an easily replaceable M.2 NVME SSD, Hall Effect joysticks, two USB-C 4.0 ports, a microSD slot, and an Oculink port for connecting PCIe peripherals.

(PG-13: Language) Director and writer Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) is back with another absurdist film. Kinds of Kindness is a dark comedy comprised of three stories. There’s a man whose faith in his incredibly controlling father figure is about to break, a missing woman who seems to return as someone else, and a sleazy cult. Premieres 6.21.24.

The BMW Concept Skytop is a chunky yet clean two-seater that takes cues from the Z8 and the 503. Its muted silver coat transitions into a reddish-brown tone at the rear. The latter matches the interior and the two-piece hardtop, both of which are clad in leather. BMW Blog has an extended look at the concept car.

The hype on tote bags has cooled off. But if you like ’em and find them genuinely useful, New York-based Adsum has a casual packable bag for you to check out. The Zip Tote is made from ripstop nylon with a sweet brick grid pattern. It has a removable shoulder strap made from durable webbing and an interior zipped pocket. Available in either blue or red.

The third generation of IKEA’s VAPPEBY Bluetooth speaker is its largest yet, measuring 8″x 8″. In classic IKEA fashion, the speaker’s minimalist design makes it blend in nearly any setting despite its size. It has a removable handle, a volume knob, and a 3.5mm input. Add the ENEBY battery and you have a portable speaker that lasts up to 25 hours per charge.